Reward offered for information on youth center burglary

Surveillance cameras captured video of the three people outside the building that night. (Source: LPSO)

LAFOURCHE PARISH, LA (WVUE) -

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's office needs help identifying the people who stole from the Cut Off Youth Center.

Investigators say the burglary happened sometime overnight between Sept. 2 and Sept. 3. A glass door outside of the building had been shattered, and several doors inside showed signs of forced entry. Several items were taken during the burglary. Surveillance cameras captured video of the three people outside the building that night.

Anyone who can identify the suspects or who has information on the crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433. Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

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